The interim government banned the export of Hilsa or Ilish fish earlier this month after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

In a year clouded by political uncertainty, Kolkata’s fish traders had nearly resigned themselves to the idea that the much-coveted “Padmar ilish” would not grace their markets. The prized hilsa, a delicacy from the Padma River in Bangladesh,

The decision, aimed at ensuring sufficient supply for local consumers, was announced by the Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.

The advisor to the Bangladesh Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock – Farida Akhter – had confirmed the ban of the export of ilish to India citing they need to ensure sufficient supply for local consumers.

Bangladesh looks to prioritise domestic consumption over exports of Padma hilsa which means India may not receive the ilish fish this Durga Puja.

Bangladesh's interim government on Saturday revoked its ban on the export of the hilsa fish to India, with the nation's commerce ministry attributing this decision 'to appeals by the exporters.' Bangladesh,

The Bangladesh government announced on Saturday that it has allowed the export of 3,000 metric tons of Hilsa fish to India ahead of 10-day-long auspicious Durga Puja celebrations.

Earlier, the Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, decided to go against exporting hilsa to India this year to boost domestic supply.

Bangladesh has reversed its ban on hilsa fish exports to India, allowing 3,000 tonnes to be shipped for Durga Puja. The decision comes after appeals from exporters and the Fish Importers Association in India.

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